Event - Marchfest

Welcome to Marchfest, Nelson and New Zealand’s little big craft beer festival – a celebration of music, food, fun and of course, proper beer. 

Marchfest is a unique craft beer and music festival celebrating it’s 19th year. Held in Nelson, at the top of the South Island, and set in the beautiful, traffic-free environment of Founders Heritage Park, Marchfest will take place on Saturday, March 28th 2026 from 1-9pm.

Marchfest isn’t your average beer festival. Alongside fresh craft brews, you’ll find local wines, ciders, and even a cheeky cocktail. Only the best local food trucks are hand-picked to keep you fuelled. Part craft beer showcase, part iconic Kiwi music gig, part hops celebration, and part brewer’s forum—it’s a unique festival mash-up that just works.

​Get tickets HERE from Ticket Fairy